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Any power gains from a cold air intake

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacoma Cowboy, Mar 3, 2020.

  1. Mar 3, 2020 at 7:15 PM
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    six5crèéd

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    Is that in a Toyota Camry? :rofl:
     
  2. Mar 3, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    Nope it has heat barrier tape on it
     
  3. Mar 3, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    Thuguon2.7

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    Dun dun dunnnnn...
    THE PLOT THICKENS!
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2020 at 7:21 PM
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  5. Mar 3, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    X2
     
  6. Mar 3, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    X2 me either, no issues
     
  7. Mar 3, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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    I'm going to chime in here, I think the advantage for me is that it's reusable. I don't have to keep purchasing air filters. I can just clean it and reuse it and save some dollars there.
     
  8. Mar 3, 2020 at 10:38 PM
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    :notsure::notsure:
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2020 at 5:50 AM
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    Or this.... what could go wrong? 0CD882D5-EC13-4D73-8842-9082984A4C60.jpg
     
  10. Mar 4, 2020 at 6:00 AM
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    The only problem I see is the bottle is small and you'll have to refill it often :D
     
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  11. Mar 4, 2020 at 6:14 AM
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    Bwahahahah:rofl:
    Yeah that's the only problem I'm seeing as well:D:laugh:
     
  12. Mar 4, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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    200 hit :rofl::rofl:
     
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  13. Mar 4, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    Rachelsdaddy that's pretty good! Lol!
     
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  14. Mar 4, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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    Hell yeah ! I think a 2rz can handle it
     
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    Where's the 750hp nitrous set up ????? :notsure:
     
  16. Mar 4, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    A snorkel does a better job than any of these "CAI's". I can't believe they get to call them that. :crazy:

    Like mine pulls HOT air from inside the engine compartment.
     
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  17. Mar 6, 2020 at 11:24 PM
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    Install a drop-in reusable K&N filter in the stock airbox, then deckplate it! There's plenty of guides on here and its ultra simple. Good middleground option if you're unsure, spend $50 with a new filter, as opposed to $300. I have the exact setup on my 2.7l, while I won't say for sure, feels quicker and definitely adds tone to my exhaust. Can always be upgraded to a more dedicated CAI in the future.
     
  18. Mar 6, 2020 at 11:27 PM
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    Thanks dominator001!
     
  19. Mar 7, 2020 at 3:55 AM
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    A little more power, more noise, more mpg(these are all in my case) but it’s not worth the money unless you like your mods. Don’t expect to break even on fuel gains or anything like that. Don’t get it unless you got a chunk of change saved up
     
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    Thanks tacomainthesun!
     

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